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By bringing together leading industrial and organisational psychologists, this book helps explore the relationship between the theory of industrial and organizational psychology and the principles applied in 'real' organizations.
Collection of essays on theoretical and social research issues of occupational psychology and organization development - discusses, often using a general social sciences perspective, the influence of culture and value systems on research; covers interdisciplinary research, multiple research method and integrated approaches to organizational analysis, theory construction, research design and data analysis, the relationship between the researcher and subject, and the applicability and future directions of research. Bibliographys.
The Practice of Organizational Diagnosis: Theory & Methods presents a new paradigm for examining the intergroup dynamics of organizations by combining the procedures of organizational diagnosis with the theory of embedded intergroup relations. In this volume, Alderfer explains the relevance of the paradigm concept for the present work, shows the importance of intergroup relations in the formative organization studies, reviews extant modes of organizational diagnosis, and demonstrates the limitations of interpersonal and intra-group theories. He then presents the five laws of embedded intergroup relations as a response to the problems associated with the earlier work. After comparing and contrasting alterative group level theories and explaining the several meanings of empirical support, the author describes the empirical basis of the five laws. Based on examining alternative codes of professional conduct and applying the five laws, he provides his prescriptions for the ethical basis of sound diagnostic practice. With the theory and ethical position in place, he then explains procedures for conducting each phase of organizational diagnosis: entry, data collection, data analysis, and feedback. He follows that by reporting the empirical bases for the methods used in the four phases. The volume concludes by describing the courses and educational processes essential for educating people to conduct organizational diagnoses. A recurring theme from beginning to end is that the lawfulness of human behavior in relation to organizations is as applicable to diagnosticians, whether working alone or in teams, as it is to their clients. By addressing theory, method, data, and values, the volume presents a complete paradigm for organizational diagnosis.
Distinct from any other text of its kind, Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Research and Practice, 7th Edition provides a thorough and clear overview of the field, without overwhelming today's I/O Psychology student. Newly updated for its seventh edition, author Paul Spector provides readers with (1) cutting edge content and includes new and emerging topics, such as occupational health and safety, and (2) a global perspective of the field.
This book brings together the foremost industrial and organizational psychologists and leading practitioners to explore contemporary themes confronting organizations today. Examining the relationship between theory and practice, they show how one enriches the other. For each chapter, the academic author focuses on theory and research, and the practitioner-based author on how this is applied in real work situations. Industrial and Organizational Psychology will be of interest to students, academics and practitioners in occupational psychology, and managers concerned about the human resource. It provides a comprehensive overview of what is practically relevant stemming from the science of industrial and organizational psychology, in what context it is or is not appropriate, and what needs to be done in the future.
Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology provides a complete overview of the psychological study of the world of work. Written with the student in mind, the book presents classic theory and research in the field alongside examples from real-world work situations to provide deeper insight. This edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest research on each key topic, and now features: A spotlight on diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout, including coverage of LGBTQIA+ inclusion and racial justice Expanded coverage of ethics in I/O psychology practice Increased emphasis on cross-cultural and international issues Coverage of the changing nature of work, post-pandemic, including remote working, worker stress, and burnout A new focus on technologies related to I/O such as virtual reality and computer adaptive testing New figures, illustrations, and charts to grab the reader’s attention and facilitate learning Accompanied by extensive student and instructor resources, it is a must read for all students on I/O psychology courses and courses in work psychology and organizational behavior, and for practicing managers who want a comprehensive overview of the psychology of work.
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"Industrial/organizational or I-O psychology is an exciting field that has been enjoying continual growth in North America and throughout the industrialized world during its almost 100-year history. In 2019 U.S. News and World Report listed I-O Psychology as the second best science career. What began as a tiny subspecialty of psychology, known only to a few practitioners, human resources professionals, and professors, has grown to be one of the major specialties in psychology worldwide. This attention is due to two factors. First, I-O is concerned with the workplace, so its findings and principles are relevant to everyone who holds a job. Second, I-O has developed proven methods that organizations fi nd of value. I-O psychologists are often called on to help organizations develop a more efficient and healthier workforce. The field of I-O psychology has a dual nature. First, it is the science of people at work. This aspect ties it to other areas of psychology, such as cognitive and social psychology. Second, I-O psychology is the application of psychological principles of organizational and work settings. There is no other area of psychology in which a closer correspondence between application and science exists, making I-O a good example of how society can benefit from the study of psychology. The field of I-O is a large and diverse one. Many topics are covered, ranging from methods of hiring employees to theories of how organizations work. It is concerned with helping organizations get the most from their employees or human resources, as well as helping organizations take care of employee health, safety, and well-being. For this reason, a single text can provide only an overview of the major findings and methods that I-O psychologists use. The goal of this book is to provide such an overview, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the field. Each of the major areas that comprise I-O psychology is covered. Part 1 of this book provides an overview of the I-O field. Chapter 1 covers the nature of the field and its history. I-O psychology is discussed as both a practice and a science. The chapter describes what a career in I-O psychology involves and what it takes to become an I-O psychologist. Chapter 2 is an overview of the basic principles of I-O research methods. The remainder of the book is divided into four parts. Part 2 focuses on assessment. Chapter 3 discusses the assessment of jobs-called job analysis; Chapter 4 focuses on the assessment of employee job performance, and Chapter 5 explores the way in which employee characteristics are measured. Part 3 contains two chapters. Chapter 6 deals with the methods that organizations use to hire new employees. Chapter 7 follows those new employees, as well as experienced ones, through their training programs. The four chapters in Part 4 discuss the relationship between the individual and the organization. Chapter 8 covers theories of motivation. Chapter 9 focuses on how people feel about their jobs-their attitudes about the job and the emotions they experience at work. The topic of Chapter 10 is productive and counterproductive work behavior. Chapter 11 deals with occupational health psychology, a rapidly emerging field that is concerned with worker health, safety, and well-being. The final part of the book, Part 5, is concerned with the social context of work. Chapter 12 explores small work groups and work teams and their effect on the individual. Chapter 13 discusses leadership and supervision in the workplace. Chapter 14, the last chapter, takes an organization perspective. It covers organizational climate and culture, organizational development, and organizational theory."--
Change is a constant in today's organizations. Leaders, managers, and employees at all levels must understand both how to implement planned changed and effectively handle unexpected change. The Fifth Edition of the Organization Change: Theory and Practice provides an eye-opening exploration into the nature of change by presenting the latest evidence-based research to discuss a range of theories, models, and perspectives on organization change. Bestselling author, W. Warner Burke, skillfully connects theory to practice with modern cases of effective and ineffective organization change, recent examples of transformational leadership and planned and revolutionary change, and best practices to successfully influence change. This fully-updated new edition also includes a new chapter on healthcare and government organizations, offering practical applications for non-profit organizations.
The foundation of organizational psychology, updated to reflect the changing workplace Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach, Third Edition provides students with a thorough overview of both the science and practice of organizational psychology. Reflecting changes in the global workplace, the third edition expands coverage of the effects of technology on processes and personnel, the generalizability of theories across cultures, including organizational climate, and employee health and well-being. The new edition retains the hallmark features of the text and Expanded coverage of the pervasive effects of technology on the social environment of work, including virtual work and the impact of social media. More graphics, including tables and charts, to help students understand and remember various related concepts and theories. Includes a unique full chapter on research methods and the use of statistics in understanding organizations. New chapter on the work/non-work interface, including consideration of both employees' life stages and changes over their careers. Provides Instructors with comprehensive presentation and testing materials. More on ethics, in light of relatively recent scandals in corporations and in politics. Expanded coverage throughout on cross-cultural issues and diversity in organizations. Additional readings facilitate in-depth learning. Industrial and organizational psychologists contribute to the success of an organization by improving the performance, satisfaction, and well-being of employees. By identifying how behaviors and attitudes can be improved through hiring practices, training programs, and feedback and management systems, I/O psychologists also help organizations transition during periods of change and development. Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide to the theory and application of behavioral science in the workplace.